"exploitation" meaning in English

See exploitation in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-exploitation.wav [UK] Forms: exploitation [singular], exploitations [plural]
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  1. Exploitation is the use of something, usually for profit.
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  2. Exploitation is the use or treatment of someone unfairly.
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